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Article (1) Definitions In application of the provisions of this Decree-Law, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings ascribed thereto unless the context requires otherwise: State : United Arab Emirates. Governmental Bodies : Federal Governmental Ministries, Authorities, Institutions, Centres, Councils and Offices. Salaries : Basic salaries.

Article (2) Provisions of this Decree-Law shall apply to Federal governmental bodies.

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Federal Decree-Law No. (27) of 2018 Concerning Equality in Wages between Men and Women 2

Article (3) The Government may not discriminate or distinguish in its applicable regulations and systems between labourers on the basis of gender concerning the value of salaries paid for any labourer at the same job grade, unless there are other reasons that require otherwise, such as academic qualification, specialization, professional skills, expertise or competences.

Article (4) Any provision contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Decree-Law shall be repealed.

Article (5) This decree-Law shall be published in the official Gazette and shall come into force 14 from its date of publication. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of The United Arab Emirates Issued by Us at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi: Dated: 13 Muharram, 1440 H Corresponding to: 23 September 2018 AD

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